A well-established Architecture practice based in the St Albans area is looking for a Senior Architect to take the lead on its residential layout and feasibility work.
This opportunity comes with a clear route into the practice’s senior management structure for the right person!
The role:
You will lead the preparation, evaluation and optimisation of residential layouts and development feasibility studies, from small infill parcels to major masterplanning schemes for large-scale developments across Hertfordshire and the South of England.
Responsibilities include:
- Produce residential layouts from scratch alongside feasibility studies that maximise development potential and add real value to the land
- Review and challenge existing schemes so the final design is cost-effective, imaginative and deliverable
- Assess site constraints, planning policy and development potential at the earliest stage
- Work closely with planning consultants and technical specialists to produce quick, thoughtful and commercially aware designs at every stage of the process
- Drive schemes towards well-designed, successful planning applications
- Build strong relationships with developer and landowner clients, using a sound understanding of the property development process
- Take on increasing leadership responsibility as your role grows within the practice
About you:
- ARB-registered Architect with 7-10+ years’ experience, predominantly in the residential sector
- A proven track record in residential feasibility, layout planning and space optimisation, from infill sites to masterplans
- Demonstrable experience working alongside House Developer clients
- A strong and robust knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and the planning application process
- A good grasp of residential design standards and the commercial drivers behind a development
- Confident assessing existing schemes, with the judgement to improve them rather than simply redraw them
- Comfortable collaborating with technical and planning specialists, and with the empathy to build lasting client relationships
- Ambition to progress into a senior management position
What’s on offer:
- Salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience
- A genuine career path into the senior management structure of an established practice
- Varied residential work, from small scale projects through to large-scale masterplans
- A stable, long-standing practice with a collaborative team of Architects and Technicians
- A competitive benefits package
How to apply:
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or to apply, please contact Joey Waller at Conrad Consulting on 01728 726 140 or email joey@conradconsulting.com.